That message seemed to reverberate as much as ever as the United States marked the year before its 250th birthday, even amid ...

The red, white and blue of the Juneteenth flag, a familiar color scheme, will be flying alongside the American flag in many places on June 19, symbolizing the end of slavery in Texas. In Houston and ...

A sea of red, white, and blue for the 4th of July—you can take a stroll through America’s past with a patriotic showcase in ...

The transgender pride flag was created in 1999 by Monica Helms and features five stripes with three unique colors. ... Trans flag colors: Learn what the blue, white and pink mean to the community.

The U.S., France, Chile and more all have this commonality: red, white and blue flags. Here's why, as explained by Ted Kaye of the North American Vexillological Association.

According to Kaye, red, white and blue dominate flags due to dye technology, imitation and symbolic meanings. Historically, these colors were practical because white could be created by bleaching ...

What does the red, white and blue Juneteenth flag represent? Cheryl V. Jackson and Jenny Porter Tilley, USA TODAY NETWORK. Mon, June 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM UTC. 2 min read.

Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.

2. A flag for law enforcement supporters already existed: a blue stripe across a black field. Jacob told me that on that flag, popular with police enthusiasts throughout Europe and Australia, the ...

An American flag can wave for a long time, but where can you take it when it comes to retirement? A Blue Springs Eagle Scout has the answer: his new flag drop box at Pink Hill Park.